Ice Jam Flooding and Mitigation: Lower Platte River Basin, Nebraska

Ice Jam Flooding and Mitigation: Lower Platte River Basin, Nebraska
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1996
Genre:
ISBN: 1428913882

This report presents the results of the Corps of Engineers' Section 22 study of ice jam flooding in the Lower Platte River basin. The purpose of the study was to gather and analyze historical data relating to ice jams, with the intent of developing guidance that can be used to alleviate ice jam flooding at seven sites within the study area. Ice event and related information is summarized for each site. Ice event characteristics for the study area are identified and analyzed. A model for predicting the occurrence of ice jams or other ice events within the study area was developed based on data for the Platte River at North Bend, Nebraska. The model provides the minimum discharge associated with ice events for a given date, assuming a threshold value of accumulated freezing degree-days has been reached. A data collection program for future field observations was developed and placed in operation during the winter of 1993-94. General information on ice jam mitigation measures, as well as specific information on such operations as dusting and blasting, is provided. Specific recommendations include increased monitoring of ice conditions, installation of ice motion detectors and water stage recorders, and further study of nonstructural and structural mitigation measures. The use of dusting and blasting as mitigation measures is also presented. The study was divided into six phases. Phase 1 involved collection of historical information from all available data sources, published and oral. Site visits were made to each identified site. Phase 2 entailed analysis and assessment of the collected hydrological, hydraulical, meteorological and ice data.

River Ice Jams

River Ice Jams
Author: S. Beltaos
Publisher: Water Resources Publication
Total Pages: 402
Release: 1995
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780918334879

Extreme Hydrological Events: New Concepts for Security

Extreme Hydrological Events: New Concepts for Security
Author: O.F. Vasiliev
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2007-06-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402057415

This book addresses the development of advanced methods for the prediction, the estimation of occurrence probabilities and the risk related to extreme hydrological events. It also discusses the reduction of the vulnerability of social, economic, and engineering systems to extreme hydrologic events and the decrease of their effects on such systems.

An Introduction to Ice Jam Mitigation for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Ice Jam Mitigation for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2023-07-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in ice jam mitigation in cold regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. AN ICE JAM PRIMER, 2. ICE JAM MITIGATION TECHNIQUES.